A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6316046 Details
Epoch: 293 Number of transactions in block: 70 slot_no: 41539301 epoch_slot_no: 326501 block_no: 6315869 slot_leader_id: 4577643 size: 63999 time: 2021-10-01 16:26:32 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b4848ed79f2139f218038eef90e9ecdef927b0ae95a4b302430856d589bb1e6Block Operator
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